Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with this creamy salmon and broccoli pasta! Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and offers a generous serving of nutritious goodness. With tender salmon, vibrant broccoli, and a zesty lemon cream sauce, it’s both satisfying and easy to make.
- Ingredients:
- 150g dried pasta (any kind)
- 150g broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 spring onions or ½ small onion, finely sliced
- 2 skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3cm chunks
- A pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional)
- 100ml double cream
- Zest of ½ small lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Method:
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Boil pasta in salted water. Add broccoli 3 minutes before pasta is done, then drain.
- Prepare Salmon: Sauté onions in olive oil until softened. Add salmon and chilli flakes, cook briefly, then stir in cream and a splash of pasta water. Simmer until salmon is cooked.
- Combine: Toss the drained pasta and broccoli with the creamy salmon sauce and lemon zest. Season to taste.
In just a few simple steps, you have a comforting, flavorful meal that’s both quick and easy. Perfect for those nights when you need something delicious and speedy!
